Strategic Brand Events Manager – Marquee Conferences

McGuireWoods; New York; Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

McGuireWoods is seeking an experienced Strategic & Brand Events Manager to plan, develop and execute marquee conferences, client programs, and regional events. You will balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, leading all phases from concept to post-event evaluation.

The ideal candidate has extensive event management experience within professional services, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a willingness to travel and work outside standard hours.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant event management experience, preferably within an Am Law 100 law firm or professional services.
• Experience managing events from concept through execution and post-event evaluation.
• Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with executives and external partners.
• Interest in using AI technology (e.g., Harvey and Copilot) to support high-impact work.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of marquee conferences, client programs, and regional events.
• Partner with attorneys and BD teams to develop event strategies and audience engagement.
• Oversee venues, catering, AV, registration, signage, and on-site operations.
• Manage multiple events simultaneously, monitoring timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create invitations, promotional materials, and collateral.
• Cultivate relationships with attorneys, sponsors, vendors, and external partners.
• Develop budgets, negotiate contracts, track expenses, and perform post-event analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Strategic event planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Harvey

Copilot

Jobbeschreibung

McGuireWoods is seeking an experienced Strategic & Brand Events Manager to plan, develop and execute marquee conferences, client programs, and regional events. You will balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, leading all phases from concept to post-event evaluation.

The ideal candidate has extensive event management experience within professional services, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a willingness to travel and work outside standard hours.